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Latest Mets News
Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Mets have chosen Jeremy Hefner to be their new pitching coach.
Marcus Stroman talked to new Mets’ manager Carlos Beltran on the phone and is ready for the 2020 season.
Robinson Cano told Nathalie Alonso of MLB.com that he is excited about the Carlos Beltran managerial hire.
Latest MLB News
The Houston Astros have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent catcher Dustin Garneau, pending a physical, according to Jake Kaplan of the Athletic.
The Minnesota Twins have signed left-hander Blaine Hardy, right-hander Ryan Garton and catcher Juan Graterol to minor league contracts, per Nate Rowan of the Rochester Red Wings.
According to Ken Rosenthal and Katie Strang of the Athletic, the MLB is investigating free-agent reliever Sam Dyson for domestic violence
Shohei Ohtani was cleared yesterday to begin throwing off a mound for three or four weeks completing his rehab from Tommy John surgery, according to Jeff Fletcher of Southern California News Group.
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Arizona Diamondbacks Catcher Stephen Vogt is in agreement on a one-year deal with the team that includes a vesting option for a second season.
The Lotte Marines have apparently reached an agreement with outfielder Leonys Martín for 2020.
Latest NL East News
According to Matt Gelb of the Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies have announced a minor league deal with Josh Harrison, reuniting him with former Pittsburgh Pirates teammate Andrew McCutchen.
Latest On MMO
Lindsay Moran noted the hiring of women to management positions across the MLB.
Pat Ragazzo wrote a profile on free agent Brett Gardner.
Michael Mayer created a list of the Mets’ top prospects at each position.
Tim Ryder evaluated Amed Rosario‘s performance at shortstop for the Mets throughout the 2019 season.
Jack Ramsey discussed various offseason rumors across the MLB.
This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Bill Short turns 82, Randy Milligan turns 58 and Raul Valdes turns 42.
1967: The Mets traded Bill Denehy to the Washington Senators for Gil Hodges.
1972: The Mets traded Tommie Agee to the Astros for Rich Chiles and Buddy Harris. The Mets also traded Brent Strom and Bob Rauch to the Cleveland Indians for Phil Hennigan.
1996: The Mets traded Jerry Dipoto to the Colorado Rockies for Armando Reynoso. The Mets also traded Rico Brogna to the Phillies for Ricardo Jordan and Toby Borland.
